Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware Recall; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans

Martha Stewart Cookware Recall

Did you get a Martha Stewart Cookware set for the holidays? If so, you’ll want to check out this newest recall.

The recall involves the Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware sold through Macy’s stores nationwide and Military Exchanges, and online at www.macys.com between January 2011 and September 2015 for about $170 at Macy’s and $90 at Military Exchanges. The recall is for the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets, which include an 8-inch and a 10-inch stainless steel frying pan. The frying pans have two rivets that attach the frying pan to the handle. The rivets have stainless steel discs on top of them. Other items included in the cookware sets are a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered sauce pan, 3-quart covered saucepan and 6-quart covered stockpot.

The recall affects only the two frying pans. UPC numbers 0733003518899, 0733003623326, 0766370840959 or 0766370980334 can be found on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The recalled products have one of the following date codes inscribed on the bottom of the pans.

Data Codes

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received seven reports of the metal discs popping off the frying pans, including three minor injuries. Injuries include bruises, burns and welts.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the 8 and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy’s or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy’s or macys.com for a store credit for the full value of the two frying pans. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from a Military Exchange should return the frying pans to the Military Exchange for a full refund.

You can read more information from the Consumer Product Safety Commision